Denver to Los Angeles Flights

Denver International Airport

CheapTickets makes finding flights from Denver that fit your budget easy. The website searches for air ticket deals to find you a cheap flight option. The Denver International Airport is located at 8500 Pena Boulevard, approximately 25 miles from downtown Denver. In 2011, the airport was the 11th busiest in the world, and it is the main hub for Frontier Airlines and Great Lakes Airlines. Other airlines that service the airport include Air Canada, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines.

Airport Parking Options

The airport has a multitude of parking options available. Garage, valet and short-term parking are located just outside the terminal entrance. Other choices include the economy parking lots, located on either side of the parking garage, and Pikes Peak shuttle parking. The economy parking lots cost $11 per day, and the Pikes Peak shuttle parking lot is the cheapest option, at a rate of $7 per day. Free shuttles run to and from the economy lots and Pikes Peak shuttle parking lot every 10 minutes.

Transportation to the Airport

Denver Yellow Cab, Freedom Cab, Metro Taxi and Union Cooperative Taxi all offer flat rate fees of $55.15 from downtown Denver to the airport. Taxis that operate in other areas of Denver use metered rates. Costs from metered cabs could range from $62 to $65, plus a $4.15 airport access charge. Public buses also run from downtown Denver to the airport for the low cost of $2.25. If you have a lot of luggage, you can use the Skybus to get to the airport; tickets from downtown Denver costs between $9 and $11, depending on the amount of luggage you have.

Airport Dining Options

The Denver International Airport offers a multitude of dining options. If you want a sweet treat, you can get ice cream from Ben & Jerry's, and if you have a fast food craving to satisfy, there's Burger King, KFC, McDonalds and Pizza Hut Express. If you're looking for a full meal, try Red Rocks Bar & BBQ or Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery. If you want to find flights from Denver that fit within your budget, use CheapTickets to book your trip.

Los Angeles Airport Information

The Los Angeles International Airport, best known as LAX, is the primary airport serving Southern California's greater Los Angeles area. Use CheapTickets to find bargain flights to Los Angeles, and you'll be able to choose from any of the 61 domestic and international air passenger carriers that fly to hundreds of destinations around the world. The airport is located less than 20 miles southwest of downtown Los Angeles, with easy access via I-405. If you prefer a smaller airport with the same amenities, you can also choose to land at John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, located roughly 40 miles southeast of the city.

Ground Transportation in Los Angeles

You'll find plenty of transportation options available when you step outside the baggage claim area, including share-a-ride shuttles and private taxis. Using CheapTickets, you can easily find a hotel that offers free shuttle service to and from the airport. If you plan to venture outside the downtown area, you might want to consider renting a car. Most of the major car rental companies are available at the airport, although you should make an advance reservation.

Los Angeles Area Weather Information

Los Angeles is generally warm and dry, with average winter temperatures ranging from the high 40s to the high 60s and summer temperatures ranging from the mid-60s to the mid-80s. December, January, February and March usually see the most precipitation, but the amount is still less than many other regions of the country.

What to Do in Los Angeles

Los Angeles is known for its bevy of celebrities and proximity to Hollywood and all the major movie and television production studios. While you are in the area, plan to spend at least one day shopping on Rodeo Drive, driving through Beverly Hills or visiting some of the more notorious spots, such as the Brown Derby, Chateau Marmont or the Pig and Whistle. Enjoy your stay, and remember to use CheapTickets the next time you need to find bargain fares on flights to Los Angeles.